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2019 Map of Turkey Canyon

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Turkey Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Purgatoire River winds through this high-plains landscape, cutting a path through the sandstone and shale layers of Bent County. The drainage network is defined by deep incisions like Turkey Canyon and Baker Canyon, which feed into the primary river valley. These natural corridors shaped the placement of early ranching infrastructure, such as Kelly Water Hole and the Landsat Number A-44A Reservoir, critical for water management in this arid environment.

A network of local roads including Co RD S and Co RD 9 follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how modern administrative boundaries intersect with the irregular topography of Richards Canyon and Alkali Arroyo. To the southeast, the presence of the Counts Canal suggests the ongoing importance of managed water systems for the region's agricultural and ranching survival.